concordat

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Recent Examples of concordat The concordat system was abolished. Rachel Donadio, The Atlantic, 22 Nov. 2021 Pope Pius VII signed a concordat with Napoleon (whose troops controlled Rome) and traveled to Paris for his coronation as emperor in 1804. Paul Elie, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2022 One poll showed that 78% of respondents across France supported abrogation of the 1801 concordat in Alsace-Moselle. Noemie Bisserbe, WSJ, 22 June 2021 After the fall of communism in 1989, Poland signed several concordats to hand back communal lands that had been seized, including one with the Jewish community, which lodged more than 5,000 claims. Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2019 Since the concordat was launched, public support for animal research has stabilized in the United Kingdom, although showing cause and effect is difficult. Meredith Wadman, Science | AAAS, 14 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concordat
Noun
  • The treaty was signed in Washington D.C., in April 1949.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
  • By inviting Beijing to negotiations, Trump could test China’s goodwill and, if an agreement is reached, make sure that China has a stake in implementing a cease-fire. February 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Sino-Soviet treaty of alliance.
    Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In any case, the two countries’ relationship does not hinge only on normalization, the defense pact or Palestinian statehood, especially under Mr. Trump.
    Vivian Yee, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
  • This pact, brokered with the help of Wasserman agents, is worth six figures.
    Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The first issue of Exquisite Corpses slated for mid-May is a triple-sized issue with 60 pages of story content priced at $4.99 ( a bargain in today’s market), followed by a monthly release for the remaining 12 issues.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
  • In a relative sense, Bregman turned out to be something of a bargain.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This marks a pivotal opportunity for Syrians to rebuild a social compact, create viable political alternatives, and chart a brighter future for the country.
    Sefa Secen / Made by History, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The tiny but weighty compact is home to a balm version of the brand's signature blend of jasmine, cypress, and musk, which is somehow both comforting and invigorating.
    Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2025

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“Concordat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concordat. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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